It was another full week on the royal calendar, with Europe’s monarchs balancing ceremony, service and tradition across the continent. Kings and queens marked the new year with formal receptions and diplomatic duties, while princesses stepped into new roles through military training, academic honors and public appearances.
From Spain and the Netherlands to Sweden, Denmark, Estonia and the United Kingdom, royal families carried out engagements ranging from state occasions to cultural events and historic commemorations.
This is OK!’s Royal Club – explore the moments below.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia receive the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Spain during the annual New Year reception. (Jan. 23, 2026)
